U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants in the early evening hours on Friday, Dec. 15, approximately 30 miles northwest of Kismayo, Somalia, killing 8 militants and destroying one vehicle. Coalition says no civilians were killed in the strike

U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants in the early evening hours on Friday, Dec. 15, approximately 30 miles northwest of Kismayo, Somalia, killing 8 militants and destroying one vehicle. Coalition says no civilians were killed in the strike

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U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants in the early evening hours on Friday, Dec. 15, approximately 30 miles northwest of Kismayo, Somalia, killing 8 militants and destroying one vehicle. Coalition says no civilians were killed in the strike

Somali security forces have raided the residence of a former presidential candidate and a fierce critic of the current govt @AAbdishakur; early reports say Abdishakur and another politician identified as Sayid Ali were both arrested: security sources

New Somaliland president @musebiihi has been sworn in for a five year term; minister's from regional countries, MPs and diplomats have attended the inauguration ceremony in Hargeisa; he won the Nov 13 election with 55% of the popular vote.

Ethiopia finalises construction of Genale-Dawa Hydro electric power dam. (believe tributaries that will be supplying this dam are the very same ones that flow towards the border with Somalia to make Jubba river)

Somalia: Another airstrike has been reported in Lower Shabelle region, overnight. Reports say it occurred in Mubarak village, near Barire, an area controlled by Al-Shabab. Unclear who was targeted in this operation.